Defence Helicopter
The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
The first pair of UH-60M Black Hawks has been airlifted from the US to Croatia, with two more on order.
As repairs continue on RCAF CH-148 Cyclone helicopters, Sikorsky say it expects to make a final determination on what caused tail crack damage.
Spain is part of a European trend to modernise CH-47 Chinooks.
With IOT&E completion due this month, NAVAIR has modified contracts for CH-53K Lot 6 LRIP and procurement of long-lead items for Lot 7 LRIP.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
The RAF's Chinook earned its reputation as a lifesaver among British troops during the conflict in Afghanistan.
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
11th November 2021
Lockheed Martin has contracted Rossel Techsys, based in Bengaluru, to support the delivery of MH-60R helicopters to India.
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
5th November 2021
A third DART Aerospace helicopter type will now be equipped with the SkyCannon Fire Attack System
3rd November 2021
Hindustan Aeronautics will upgrade Indian maritime patrol aircraft and provide LUH rotary-wing platforms.
2nd November 2021
Lockheed Martin is making RF interferometer hardware for installation aboard AH-64E helicopters operated by three FMS customers.
29th October 2021
The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.
28th October 2021
Rheinmetall and Thales will sustain 20 modern Tiger simulators for France and Germany.
27th October 2021
The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
25th October 2021
RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.
25th October 2021
Polish manufacturer seeks a bigger piece of the pie for AW139 production.
20th October 2021
The first Arriel 2E engine assembled in Texas has been delivered to Airbus.
20th October 2021
Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.
18th October 2021
Boeing believes new accreditation will open doors for future opportunities in Europe.
14th October 2021
The US Army maintains a close watch on costs amid progress on major new rotorcraft programmes.
13th October 2021
A contender in the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme is racking up the hours in flight tests.